National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc and Portland Cement Malawi have reaffirmed their commitment to rolling out initiatives that strengthen the country’s cement supply chain, improve access to financing for distributors, and reduce reliance on imported cement. The collaboration follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two institutions in Blantyre in […] The post NBM plc, Portland Cement team up to cut cement imports appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A fierce ownership battle has erupted over Blantyre Secondary School (BSS), one of Malawi’s oldest and most prestigious learning institutions, after the Blantyre Synod of the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) boldly declared that the school does not belong to the government — but to the church. The explosive claim has set the Synod […] The post Blantyre Synod and Government Clash Over Ownership of Blantyre Secondary School appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The director of the new Melania documentary, Brett Ratner, was pictured alongside Jeffrey Epstein in a photograph released as part of the latest trove of documents from the Department of Justice.

We all probably felt we had reached rock bottom, looking at that photograph of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on all fours, hovering over some unfortunate young person on the floor.

President Donald Trump again threatened to sue over claims that he ever went to serial pedophile Jeffrey Epstein's private island.

The exchange emerged as part of the tranche of files that the US Department of Justice published on Friday, including 180,000 images and 2,000 videos.

Influential PR networker Peggy Siegal appears to have made the comments in a newly revealed message she sent to the disgraced paedophile financier in December 2009.

The Congress party has urged the Central government to disclose the full details of the India-US trade agreement, questioning its impact on farmers, industry, and the «Make in India» initiative. Concerns were raised over India reportedly agreeing to zero tariffs on US goods and potentially halting Russian oil purchases.

Une nouvelle loi sur le tabac va entrer en vigueur dans quelques jours et elle est plus sévère. Les bars et les restaurants ne pourront plus vendre de tabac, interdiction de fumer en terrasse, la publicité sera aussi supprimée. D'ici 2029, les paquets de cigarettes seront habillés d'un packaging neutre. Objectif : dissuader la population de consommer du tabac et surtout les 15-25 ans.

An ex-Russian model told RT that she was “shocked” to learn that she was mentioned in the Epstein files Read Full Article at RT.com

En raison d'un mouvement de grève des enseignants prévu mardi 3 février, des écoles maternelles et primaires seront fermées à Punaauia, Mataiea et Moorea.

Asked about Parth, Pune commissioner of police (CP) Amitesh Kumar said on Monday: “Our investigation so far has not revealed any involvement.” Although Parth has not been named in the FIR, Digvijay Amarsinh Patil, another of Amadea’s partners, and arrested tehsildar Suryakant Yewale are mentioned. Tejwani and Patil were signatories to the deal last year.

On Jan 17, 2019, a special CBI court in Panchkula had sentenced the Dera chief and three others to life imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 for the 2002 murder of Sirsa-based journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati, editor of ‘Poora Sach’ newspaper. Counsel for Gurmeet Ram Rahim contended that he was not named in the first chargesheet filed by police in 2002 and that his name was included in it “by way of revenge”.

Judge Sharma recorded that he joined the NIA court after Nov 20, 2025, whereas Judge Singh had been hearing the case since 2024 and pronounced the guilty verdict on Jan 14. Sharma also noted he received the case file only after Jan 16, by which time final arguments had already been concluded before Judge Singh.

According to the SpaceX press release, the merger will eventually allow placing AI data centers in space, powered by solar energy

The number of people was not specified

Moscow will continue to make a constructive contribution to strengthening regional security

The injured are accompanied by relatives, the TV channel said

«The charity will shortly close for the foreseeable future,» an official representative of Sarah's Trust stated

SINGAPORE — Indian eyewear chain Lenskart is offering support to affected staff of Nanyang Optical amid news that the home-grown eye-care business plans to shutter most of its outlets in Singapore.In response to queries from The Straits Times on Feb 2, Lenskart Singapore’s head of business Jarrod Chua said: “We are offering interview opportunities across all roles and designations.“We have reached out to ask to be connected with affected retail staff, opticians and optometrists. As Lenskart opens two new stores this week, with more planned throughout the year, we could use extra employment.”Those interested in applying for a role at Lenskart can e-mail help@lenskart.sg, he added.The brand is also providing full cash credits to cover the losses of Nanyang Optical customers on a case-by-case basis.Affected customers will need to provide valid proof of purchase, said Chua. They will also need to provide a “description of what had transpired leading to the loss, and what actions they have taken to retrieve their order”.

A man had already been arrested for threatening his family members with a gun-shaped lighter, and police had seized various toy guns he kept at home.But Poh Jing Yang was undeterred and continued buying such toy weapons online, before being caught again.On Feb 2, the 38-year-old was sentenced to 14 months’ jail and fined $6,500 after he admitted to four charges, including one count of criminal intimidation and two offences of possessing guns without a licence.Under the Arms and Explosives Act, the definition of arms includes any kind of gun from which a shot, bullet or missile can be discharged.Poh also admitted to a separate Customs Act offence involving duty-unpaid cigarettes. Eight other charges were taken into consideration for his sentencing.The court heard that at around 9pm on Feb 10, 2024, Poh went to his uncle’s home and began shouting vulgarities. It was not stated what caused him to do so.When Poh and his uncle got into a verbal dispute, Poh pulled out a black pistol-shaped lighter and pointed it towards his uncle and cousin, shouting in Hokkien and Mandarin: “I will shoot you.”

Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers have literally thrown their hammers at «furniture pieces» transported by a Malaysia-registered van during an enhanced check at Woodlands Checkpoint on Jan 22.In a video posted on its social media, ICA officers are seen breaking up «furniture pieces» transported in the back of a Malaysia-registered van.  As the «furniture pieces» were broken up, cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes could be seen concealed within them.ICA said that the vehicle was profiled and directed for enhanced checks where its search and examination officers found more than 150 cartons and 60 loose packets of duty-unpaid cigarettes.AsiaOne understands that such profiling are typically conducted by ICA's Integrated Targeting Centre (ITC). 

Vladimir Zelensky’s senior ally Vitaly Kim said ordinary Ukrainians would choose a ceasefire over territory Read Full Article at RT.com

Here’s how mysticism and witchcraft fueled Ukraine’s war mindset Read Full Article at RT.com

These dedicated spaces are meant to guide expectant parents through prenatal care rooted in traditional Indian practices, from positive thinking and lifestyle discipline to diet and emotional well-being. The idea: shape the mind of the unborn. CM Mohan Yadav announced the initiative Sunday in Indore, placing it under the Ayushman Bharat scheme and linking it to the Union ministry of Ayush.

The findings are based on an analysis of more than a century of lifespan data from large Scandinavian twin cohorts in Denmark and Sweden. Researchers studied identical and non-identical twins raised together and apart, as well as siblings of US centenarians. Most participants were born between 1870 and 1935, a period marked by high mortality from infectious diseases and accidents.

“Non-scheduled flights carry high-net-worth passengers with a fixed objective, an event, a meeting, a function. That creates immense pressure on pilots to land at the intended destination at all costs, even when diversion would be the safer option,” said Capt Manoj Hathi, former senior flight operations inspector at the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).